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MAHOMET PARKS & RECREATION

LIL’ SLUGGERS

T-BALL AGE 4

2013

As with all Village of Mahomet Parks & Recreation programs, our goal is to promote goodsportsmanship among participants, coaches and parents and to have fun. Healthyactivities and the learning of basic baseball skills are also included in these goals.

1. Prior to each game, coaches will have a designated amount of practice time (30 minutesmaximum) to work on hitting, catching, throwing and base running skills. Goodsportsmanship is often taken for granted, but must often be taught and stressed at thislevel. Our object is to learn the game and have fun doing it.

2. Everyone bats throughout the game.

3. Each batter and runner is permitted one base except for the last batter of the inning. Arunner cannot advance on an overthrow. The last batter of the inning is permitted to rununtil the catcher (or any player) has the ball at home plate. To prevent the same playerrunning the bases as the last batter of the inning, coaches are encouraged to rotate thebatting order each inning.

4. A minimum of two innings will be played unless conditions prevent further play.

5. No score will be kept.

6. All batters will hit from a batting tee. The tee should be adjusted to such a height that thebatter will be able to take a level swings.

7. There are no strikeouts. Batters swing until they hit a fair ball. When a fair ball is hit, itmust travel 15 feet which is shown by an arc drawn from foul line to foul line. A battedball which does not travel 15 feet is considered a foul ball.

8. There is no bunting.

9. Base stealing is not permitted.

10. Because all players hit in an inning, outs are not kept.

11. Each team will be supplied with bats, balls, a tee and one set of practice bases. Pleaseadvise Mahomet Recreation if additional equipment and/or supplies are needed.

12. Each team is requested to clean its players’ area after the game.

13. No tobacco and/or alcohol products of any kind are permitted at any RecreationDepartment facility and activity.

14. Weather/Cancellations Any cancellations will be posted online at www.mahometrecreation.com and on

our voice mail at 586-6025 by 4:30 PM weekdays and by 7:30 AM on Saturdays.If there are no updated announcements, please assume all games will continue asscheduled.

Any cancellations due to weather conditions that occur after 4:30 PM weekdaysand 7:30 AM weekends shall be determined by the onsite staff.

2/05/13


LIL’ SLUGGERS

T-BALL AGE 5

2013

As with all Village of Mahomet Parks and Recreation programs, our goal is to promotegood sportsmanship among participants, coaches and parents and to have fun. Healthyactivities and the learning of basic baseball skills are also included in these goals.

1. Prior to each game, coaches will have a designated amount of practice time (30minutes maximum) to work on hitting, catching, throwing and base running skills. Goodsportsmanship is often taken for granted, but must often be taught and stressed at thislevel. Our object is to learn the game AND have fun doing it.


3. Each batter and runner is permitted one base, except for the last batter of the inning. Arunner cannot advance on an overthrow. The last batter of the inning is permitted to rununtil the catcher (or any defensive player) has the ball at home plate. To prevent thesame player running the bases as the last batter of the inning, coaches are encouraged torotate the batting order each inning.

4. A maximum of two innings will be played unless conditions prevent further play.


6. All batters will hit from a batting tee. The tee should be adjusted to such a height that thebatter will be able to take a level swing.

7. Later in the season, if a player is capable and desires to receive pitches rather than hittingfrom the tee, he/she will be permitted to attempt this. The final decision will rest with thecoach. Coaches should agree on a reasonable number of attempts that may be thrownbefore the tee is replaced for a batter’s use. Players should not be rushed to battingpitched balls. Next year’s level of play isCoach-Pitch.

8. There are no strikeouts. Batters swing until they hit a fair ball. When a fair ball is hit, itmust travel 15 feet, which is shown by an arc drawn from foul line to foul line. A battedball which does not travel 15 feet is considered a foul ball.

9. There is no bunting


11. Because all players hit in an inning, outs are not kept.

12. Each team will be supplied with bats, balls, a tee and one set of practice bases. Pleaseadvise Mahomet Recreation if additional equipment and/or supplies are needed.

13. Each team is requested to clean its player’s area after the game.

14. No tobacco and/or alcohol products of any kind are permitted at any RecreationDepartment facility and activity.



Any cancellations due to weather conditions that occur after 4:30 PM weekdaysand 7:30 AM weekends shall be determined by the onsite staff.

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COACH-PITCH

KINDERGARTEN

2013

As with all Village of Mahomet Parks & Recreation programs, our goal is to promote goodsportsmanship among participants, coaches and parents and to have fun. Additional goalsfor this league are to teach skills, basic game rules and gain a basic understanding ofbaseball.

1. Prior to each game, coaches will have a designated amount of practice time (30minutes maximum) to work on hitting, catching, throwing and base running skills. Sinceteams play two evenings per week, this will enable your players to work on fundamentalsprior to each game.


3. Each batter and runner is permitted one base, except for the last batter of the inning. Arunner cannot advance on an overthrow. The last batter of the inning is permitted to rununtil the catcher (or any defensive player) has the ball at home plate. To prevent thesame player running the bases as the last batter of the inning, coaches are encouraged torotate the batting order each inning.

4. A minimum of two innings shall be played unless conditions prevent further play.


6. All batters and base runners shall wear a helmet.

7. There are no strikeouts. Batters swing until they hit a fair ball. When a fair ball is hit, itmust travel 15 feet, which is marked by an arc drawn from foul line to foul line. A battedball which does not travel 15 feet is considered a foul ball.

8. This is a coach-pitch league and batters should attempt to hit the ball in this manner.Coaches should agree on a reasonable number of swings before a tee is placed for thebatter’s use. Realistically, not all players will be prepared to hit a pitched ball at thebeginning of the season and coaches should be aware of how to keep the player’s selfesteem at a high level for any of those using the batting tee.

9. Because all players bat each inning, runs and outs are not kept.

10. There is no bunting.


12. Each team will be supplied with bats, balls, a tee and one set of bases. Please adviseMahomet Recreation if additional equipment and/or supplies are needed.

13. Each team is requested to clear its player’s area after the game.

14. Coaches, please remember to coach and teach your players to play by the spirit of therules and NOT the letter of the law. If a coach bends the rules to his/her advantage (evenif the rules are not broken) they are sending the wrong message; that winning is moreimportant than how the kids play.

15. No tobacco or alcohol products of any kind are permitted at any Recreation Departmentfacility and activity.



Any cancellations due to weather conditions which occur after 4:30 PM weekdaysand 7:30 AM weekends shall be determined by the onsite staff.

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FARM LEAGUE

GRADES 1 & 2

2013

As with all Village of Mahomet Parks & Recreation programs, our goal is to promote goodsportsmanship among participants, coaches and parents and to have fun. Additional goalsfor this league are to teach skills, game rules and gain a better understanding of the gameof baseball.

I. FIELD The game is played on a field with 60 foot bases. The pitcher’s plate is 44 feet

from the apex of home plate. Since this is a coach-pitch league, coaches will startat a distance closer to the batter and gradually work back to the permanentpitcher’s plate.

A double first base (safe-base) is used. Regulations pertaining to this base areincluded under the section “THE GAME”.

II. EQUIPMENT Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department (MPR) will provide equipment which

meets safety standards for the participants. A player may use his/her personalequipment as long as it meets the safety requirement.

All helmets, batting and catcher’s, must have the NOCSAE safety emblem on thehelmet. The catcher’s helmet must also have the protective throat guard properlyaffixed.

All bats must be Little League approved. All participants are expected to wear a protective cup. No jewelry is permitted.

III. UMPIRE(S) Since this is a coach-pitch league, the coaches shall umpire the game. The coach who is pitching shall umpire for the batter and call all plays at home

plate. The coach(es) who are in the field shall call all plays at 1st, 2nd and 3rd base.

IV. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY All participants must be properly registered in the baseball program sponsored by

the Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department (MPR). Each participant must play on the team he/she is assigned by MPR.

V. TEAMS Team rosters are established by MPR. No changes are permitted without the

exclusive permission of the Department.

Players must wear the MPR shirt and hat issued them for every game.

VI. THE GAME Each game shall begin at 6:00 PM. A new inning may not begin after 7:15 PM

and must terminate by 7:30 PM. Each inning shall consist of 3 outs (strikeouts do not count) or one time through

the batting order, whichever occurs first. All players shall be in the batting order but may not necessarily bat each inning. The batting order should be rotated each game. Official score will NOT be kept. A maximum of 11 players may play defense at one time. If a team can field the

maximum number of players, the positions are as follows:1. A maximum of 7 players are permitted to play the infield, including the

pitcher and catcher. The remaining 4 players shall position themselves inthe outfield.

2. All infielders shall be on the dirt and (catcher excluded) in fair territory atthe time of the pitch and all outfielders shall be in fair territory on thegrass.

If there are fewer than 11 players at a game, the coach may position the players inany manner he/she prefers, but a “pitcher” and catcher are required. A maximumof 5 additional infielders may be used, but that number may be reduced in order tohave enough players to cover the outfield, but no more than 4 players in theoutfield.

If there are more than 11 players at a game, the extra player(s) is/are in the battingorder and will be placed in the field defensively after the first inning. With eachnew inning the team coach must rotate the extra player(s) in the field and a newplayer should sit on the bench for the next defensive inning. In this manner, nodefensive player should sit on the bench more than one inning.

A player may not play the same defensive position more than 2 innings in a game. Coaches of the team playing defense are permitted in the outfield when their team

is in the field. The coach/pitcher shall pitch to his/her players when they are batting. One player shall play “pitcher” by positioning himself/herself to one side and

behind the coach/pitcher. That player shall assume the fielding duties of astandard pitcher.

Each batter shall get 7 good pitches (strikes) to hit the ball. If the batter hits a foulball on the 7th pitch, he/she shall get an additional pitch to hit.

There are no walks in this league. If a batter is hit by a pitched ball, he/she is not awarded first base, but remains

batting. Bunting is NOT permitted in this league. The batting team shall supply one volunteer to stand behind the catcher to retrieve

any balls which get past the catcher. The volunteer should retrieve the ball and

give it to the catcher to throw back to the pitcher. This will assist in speeding upthe game.

BASERUNNING1. One base shall be awarded on an overthrow into foul territory, if the

runner can safely reach the next base. On an overthrow in fair territory,the runner must stop at the next base to which he/she is advancing, if thatbase can be reached safely.

2. Base runners may not steal a base.

3. Sliding is permitted and is at the discretion of the coach. No headfirst slides are allowed unless the runner is returning back to a base.

4. All infielders must stand out of the base path and tag the runnerwithout blocking the base or home plate. This especially pertainsto the catcher.

PITCHING RULES1. Since this league is a coach-pitch league, each team’s coach shall

pitch to his/her own players in an effort to let each player hit.

2. The coach/pitcher shall pitch in an overhand manner and shoulduse discretion on the distance he/she stands from the batter. As theseason progresses, the pitcher should move back, especially for theolder children in preparation for the future Minor League(Grades 3 &4) competition next year.

The double first base (safe-base) shall be used in all league play. The rationalefor this implementation is safety first and that it is mandatory for all IESAbaseball games. The rules pertaining to the safe-base shall be as follows:

1. When a play is being made on the batter-runner at first base, he/she shalluse the orange portion and the fielder shall use the white portion of thebase.

2. If there is a force play by an infielder on the batter/runner who touchesonly the white portion and contacts the fielder about to catch a thrown ballwhile on the white base, interference is called. The ball is dead, the batter-runner is out and all other runners are returned to the base last occupied atthe time of the interference.

3. If there is no play at first base on a batted ball, the batter-runner may toucheither base. If contact is make with the infielder at first base, it is ruledobstruction by the umpire and any awarding of base(s) is at the discretionof the umpire.

4. Coaches are asked to work with their young players regarding the use ofthe safe-base, since we are using these regulations throughout futureleagues in our baseball program.

VII. RUN RULES

Official score is NOT kept. Coaches are asked to discourage players fromkeeping score. This is a developmental and instructional league.

VIII. SCHEDULING A league schedule shall be established by MPR. Team schedules are set by

computer and all game assignments are final. Any cancellations due to weather will be posted online at

www.mahometrecreation.com and on our voice mail at 586-6025 by 4:30 PMweekdays and 7:30 AM on Saturdays. If there are no updated announcements,please assume all games will continue as scheduled.


MPR will do everything possible to make certain that games canceled due toinclement weather are rescheduled.

If inclement weather causes termination of a game before 7:15 PM, it shall beconsidered official if each team batted at least one time.

Teams are required to play make-up games as they are rescheduled.IX. SPORTSMANSHIP/CONDUCT

Sportsmanship is an important aspect of all recreation department athleticactivities. A sporting behavior is expected from all players, coaches, umpires andspectators. Unacceptable actions on the part of anyone at a game will not betolerated.

There shall be no agitation toward the opposing team from any players or coachesat any time. Teams should encourage their own players, but refrain fromdistracting opponents. One of the primary goals is to promote goodsportsmanship and behavior. The “Batter, Batter”, “Swing Batter” and “NoPitcher” are examples of unacceptable behavior. Coaches are asked to monitorthis practice and make sportsmanship a top priority. Let’s keep all chatterpositive in nature!

In keeping with a sporting attitude, coaches should coach and teach kids to playby the spirit of the rules and NOT by the letter of the law. If a coach bends a ruleto his/her advantage (even if the rule is not broken), the wrong message is beingsent--that winning is more important than how the athletes play.

Each team is expected to clean its dugout area following the game. No tobacco or alcohol products of any kind are permitted at any Recreation

Department facility and/or activity.

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MAHOMET PARKS AND RECREATION

MINOR LEAGUE

GRADES 3 & 4

2013

As with all Village of Mahomet Parks & Recreation programs, our goal is to promote goodsportsmanship among participants, coaches and parents and to have fun. Little Leaguebaseball rules shall apply with the following modifications:

I. FIELD The game is played on a field with 60 foot bases and a pitcher’s plate 44 feet from

the apex of home plate. A double first base (safe base) is used. Regulations pertaining to this base are

included under the section “THE GAME”.II. EQUIPMENT

Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department (MPR) shall provide equipmentwhich meets safety standards for the participants. A player may use his/herpersonal equipment as long as it meets the safety requirements.


All bats must be Little League approved and shall not exceed 33 inches in lengthwith a maximum diameter of 2.25 inches..

All participants are expected to wear a protective cup. One game ball shall be provided by MPR. The home team shall provide a second

ball of suitable quality for play. At the conclusion of the game, the home teamwill get all balls used during the game.

No jewelry is permitted.III. UMPIRE(S)

MPR will supply at least one umpire for each game. When one umpire works agame, that umpire will assume all duties and responsibilities.

For tournament games, two umpires shall be supplied. The umpire shall have complete jurisdiction in administering the rules of the

game. The “plate umpire” shall take his/her position behind the catcher to call balls,

strikes and outs within his/her jurisdiction when a player is pitching. When the pitching machine is in use, the umpire shall operate such and position

him/herself in such a location to also make all necessary calls..

Only coaches are permitted to question a misapplication of the rules. Judgmentcalls shall not be challenged.

IV. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY All participants must be properly registered in the baseball program sponsored by

the Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department (MPR). All roster players must be currently enrolled in the 3rd or 4th grade. Registered players shall be drafted at a preseason coaches’ meeting and are

permitted to play only on the team in which he/she is drafted. No trading ofplayers is permitted after the draft is completed.

V. TEAMS There is no minimum as to the number of roster players required for a team to be

permitted to play a game. No substitutes from another 3rd/4th grade team arepermitted.

Players must wear the MPR shirt and hat issued them for every game. Only a maximum of 10 players shall play defense at a time. The use of Farm League (Grade 1 & 2) players as substitutes is permitted. These

substitutes must be registered in the MPR baseball program and may be used tobring the total to 10 players on defense. The use of these substitutes must beapproved by MPR prior to playing in a game.

Substitute players are not permitted to play pitcher or catcher and must bat at theend of the batting order.

If a roster player arrives after the game begins, that player shall be placed at theend of the batting order. The substitute player(s) shall remain in the batting order,but the defensive positioning is at the discretion of the coach.

VI. THE GAME Minor League games shall start at 6:00 PM, with no inning beginning after 7:30

PM, unless a tie exists. At 7:45 PM, all play shall cease for the game and the scoreshall revert back to the preciously completed inning. If this causes the game to betied, it shall be recorded as such. If a batter has received at least one pitch, he/sheshall be permitted to complete the at bat.

EXCEPTION: If a game cannot start promptly due to the absenceof an umpire, unplayable field conditions, or RecreationDepartment approved change in starting time, playing time shall beone hour and thirty minutes. The game time shall be kept by theumpire or his/her designee.

Game time is forfeit time. Six innings or time limit constitutes a complete game. If inclement weather

causes a game to be concluded early, it shall be official after 4 innings (3 ½innings if the home team is leading). If darkness or the time limit causes

conclusion of a game, it shall be considered official, regardless of the inning. Thescore shall revert back to the end of the last completed inning.

All players shall be in the batting order. If a player arrives late, he/she shall beplaced at the end of the batting order.

Only 10 players shall play defense at a time. Coaches are encouraged to rotatedefensive players’ positions from game to game or throughout the game.

All players must play at least 2 complete innings in the field in a game whichconsists of 5 innings or more. If a game ends before this can be accomplished,players not playing 2 complete innings on defense should start the next game.

Free substitution on defense, but the batting order remains constant throughout thegame.

The infield fly rule is NOT in effect for this league. Bunting is a fundamental part of baseball and is permitted at the Minor League

level. Coaches are asked to use this skill appropriately.

PITCHING RULES1. If a pitcher delivers one pitch, this constitutes an inning pitched.2. A pitcher may pitch a maximum of 3 consecutive innings per game.3. We are not using a pitch count for our pitchers, but coaches are asked to use

good judgment on the number of pitches thrown by each pitcher.4. Modifications for the Machine Pitch portion of the game are included at the

end of this rules packet. BASERUNNING

1. A runner is permitted a maximum of one additional base on all overthrows ofa batted ball, if he/she can safely advance. The one base advance rule isdetermined as one base from the last base occupied when the throw leaves thefielder’s hand.

2. In accordance with Little League Baseball rules, a base runner may not leavethe base occupied until the ball passes the batter, or is hit by the batter..NOTE: A base runner violating this rule is not automatically out, but shall beplaced or returned to the appropriate base according to the rule. If a runnerleaves a base before the ball passes the batter (or is hit) and is put out, the outstands.

3. On an overthrow of a steal attempt, the runner shall get the base he/she isattempting to steal. The other runners may advance one base unless a runneris on third base when said runner steals.

4. A runner on 3rd base may attempt to score only on a batted ball;EXCEPTION: If the batter is hit by a pitch or walks with the basesloaded, the runner on third base shall automatically score.

5. No head first slides into the next base on an advance. A runner may dive backinto the base in which he/she is returning. Base runners must attempt to avoidcontact with a defensive player when going to a base.

The double first base (safe-base) shall be used in all regular season andtournament games. The rationale for this implementation is that it is mandatory inall IESA games. The rules pertaining to the safe-base shall be as follows:

1. When a play is being made on the batter-runner at first base, he/she shall usethe orange portion and the fielder shall use the white portion of the base.

2. If there is a force play by an infielder on the batter-runner who touches onlythe white portion and collides with the fielder about to catch a thrown ballwhile on the white base, interference is called. The ball is dead, the batter-runner is out, and all other runners are returned to the base last occupied at thetime of the interference

3. If there is no play at first base on a batted ball, the batter-runner may toucheither base. If contact is made with the fielder at first base, it is ruledobstruction on the defense. Play continues, but after time out is in effect, theruling umpire may award any additional base(s) to the obstructed runner athis/her discretion.

4. If a runner is returning back to first base, he/she must be in contact with thewhite portion in order to be considered safely on the base.

5. A batted ball must hit totally in the orange to be foul. When an injury occurs on the field during a game, any umpire is empowered to

immediately call TIME OUT. This becomes a dead ball situation. It shall be theumpire’s judgment as to the placement of any base runners.

The home team shall keep the official scorebook. Both teams should be incontact with each other throughout the game to be certain their books agree. Ifthey do not agree, the home team book shall prevail. The home team isresponsible to report the result to the concession stand upon the conclusion of thegame.

Coaches and umpires are encouraged to keep the game moving HUSTLE on thepart of everyone involved will permit more play during the allotted time of thegame. Players should run on and off the field between innings and the next battershould be in the on deck circle and ready to bat when it is his/her turn to do so.Catchers should have all equipment in place and be prepared to warm up theirpitcher as quickly as possible. Umpires should strive to permit no more than oneminute between half innings. Speeding up the game will increase the enjoymentof the activity for everyone.

VII. RUN RULES

Each inning shall consist of 3 outs, 5 runs, whichever comes first. This rule iswaived for the 6th (and extra inning) in which a team may score an unlimitednumber of runs.

If, at the end of 4 complete innings (3 ½ innings if the home team is ahead) oneteam is leading by12 or more runs, the game shall be terminated and recorded ascomplete.






If inclement weather causes termination of a game before it becomes official, thegame shall be replayed in its entirety.

Teams are required to play make-up games as they are rescheduled or accept aforfeit.

IX, SPORTSMANSHIP/CONDUCT


There shall be no agitation toward the opposing team from any players or coachesat any time. Teams should encourage their own players, but refrain fromdistracting opponents. One of the primary goals of our programs is to promotegood sportsmanship and behavior. The “Batter, Batter”, “Swing Batter” and “NoPitcher” are examples of unacceptable behavior. The home plate umpire hasjurisdiction over any questionable behavior regarding sportsmanship. Let’s keepall chatter positive in nature!

In keeping with a sporting attitude, coaches should coach and teach kids to playby the spirit of the rules and NOT necessarily by the letter of the law. If a coachbends a rule to his/her advantage (even if the rule is not broken), the wrongmessage is being sent—that winning is more important than how the athletes play.

Each team is expected to clean its dugout area following the game. No tobacco or alcohol products of any kind are permitted at any MPR facility

and/or activity.

PITCHING MACHINE MODIFICATIONS

1. The pitching machine shall be used the first 4 innings of the game. This number ofinnings shall decrease as the season progresses. MPR will be in contact with the coachesthroughout to determine the schedule at which the innings shall be decreased. The finaldecision shall be made by MPR

2. After the final “machine pitch” inning, the remaining innings (or time) shall be contestedusing a player as the pitcher.

3. The pitching machine shall be operated by the umpire.4. The pitching machine speed shall be determined by the coaches and approved by the

umpire. If the coaches cannot agree, the umpire’s ruling shall prevail.5. Pitching machine distance from home plate shall be set by MPR.6. No batter shall be awarded a base on balls while the machine is being used.7. A batter shall receive three good pitches from the machine, three swinging strikes, or any

combination of each. A foul ball on the last strike gets an additional pitch, as inregulation baseball.

8. No base stealing while the machine is being used. The catcher must play the position.9. The “Pitcher” must wear a batting helmet and position him/herself behind the pitching

rubber when the ball is delivered to the batter.10. If the pitching machine is hit by a batted ball or by a ball thrown by an infielder

attempting to make an initial play on a batted ball, the play shall be designated as a deadball single. Only runners who are forced to advance shall be awarded one base from theiroriginal position. The batter-runner shall be awarded first base.

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MAJOR LEAGUE

GRADES 5 & 6

2013

As with all Village of Mahomet Parks & Recreation programs, our goal is to promo te goodsportsmanship among participants, coaches and parents and to have fun. Little Leaguebaseball rules shall apply with the following modifications:

I. FIELD

The game is played on a field with 60 foot bases and a pitcher’s plate 46 feetfrom the apex of home plate.


II. EQUIPMENT

Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department (MPR) will provide equipment whichmeets safety standards for the participants. A player may use his/her personalequipment as long as it meets the safety requirement.


All bats must be Little League approved and shall not exceed 33 inches in lengthwith a maximum diameter of 2.25 inches..

All participants are expected to wear a protective cup. No jewelry is permitted. Two game balls shall be provided by MPR. The home team shall provide another

back up ball of suitable quality for play.III. UMPIRE(S)

MPR shall supply two umpires for each game. In the event only one umpire isavailable for the game, that umpire shall assume all duties and responsibilities.

The umpires shall have complete jurisdiction in administering the rules of thegame.

The plate umpire shall take his/her position behind the catcher to call balls, strikesand outs within his/her jurisdiction. The base umpire shall position him/herself tomake calls at the bases.


IV. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

All participants must be properly registered in the baseball program sponsored bythe Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department (MPR).

All roster players must be currently enrolled in the 5th or 6th grade. Roster players shall be drafted at a preseason coaches’ meeting and are permitted

to play only on the team in which he/she is drafted. No trading of players ispermitted after the draft is completed.

V. TEAMS There is no minimum as to the number of roster players required for a team to be

permitted to play a game. No substitutes from another 5th/6th grade team arepermitted.

Players must wear the MPR shirt and hat issued them for every game. Only a maximum of 9 players shall play defense at a time. The use of Minor League (Grade 3 & 4) players as a substitute is permitted.

These substitutes must be registered in the MPR baseball program and may beused to bring the total to 9 players on defense, The use of these substitutes mustbe approved by MPR prior to playing in a game.

A substitute player is not permitted to play pitcher or catcher and must bat at theend of the batting order.

If a roster player arrives after the game begins, that player shall be placed at theend of the batting order. The substitute player shall remain in the batting order,but the defensive positioning is at the discretion of the coach.

VI. THE GAME Evening Major league games are scheduled as part of a double header. The first

game shall begin at 5:45 PM, with no new inning starting after 7:15, unless a tieexists. At 7:30 PM, all play shall cease for the first game and the score shallrevert back to the previous inning. If this causes the game to be tied, it shall berecorded as such. The second game shall begin a maximum of 15 minutes afterthe conclusion of the first game, but no earlier than 7:30 PM, unless agreed uponby both coaches and the umpire(s). The second game shall play such that no newinning may begin after 1 hour 30 minutes. All play for the second game shallcease after 1 hour 45 minutes and the score shall revert back to the previousinning. The game time shall be kept by the umpire or his designee.EXCEPTION: If a game cannot start promptly due to the absence ofan umpire, unplayable field conditions or recreation Departmentapproved change in starting time, the game time shall still be 1 hour

30 minutes (1:45 for all play to cease).

Game time is forfeit time. Six innings or time limit constitutes an official game. If inclement weather causes

a game to be concluded early, it shall become official after 4 innings (3 ½ inningsif the home team is leading). If weather conditions cause a game to be terminatedbefore becoming official, the game shall be replayed in its entirety at a date andtime to be determined by MPR.

All players shall be in the batting order. If a player arrives late, he/she shall beplaced at the end of the batting order.

Only 9 players shall play in the field, including the pitcher and catcher. Free substitutions on defense (except pitcher), but the batting order remains

constant. All players shall play at least 2 complete innings in the field in a game which

consists of 4 innings or more. If a game ends before this can be accomplished,players not playing 2 complete innings should start the next game.

The infield fly rule is in effect in this league. Bunting is permitted. Coaches are asked to use this skill appropriately. When an injury occurs on the field during a game, any umpire is empowered to

immediately call TIME OUT. This becomes a dead ball situation. It shall be theumpire’s judgment as to the placement of any base runners.

PITCHING RULES1. If a pitcher delivers one pitch, this constitutes an inning pitched.2. A pitcher may pitch a maximum of 3 consecutive innings per game.3. We are not using a pitch count for our pitchers, but coaches are asked to

use good judgment on the number of pitches thrown by each pitcher BASERUNNING

1. Players must slide to avoid contact with a defensive player. No head firstslides into the next base on an advance. However, a runner may dive headfirst back into the base to which he is returning.

2. In accordance with Little League Baseball rules, a base runner may notleave the base occupied until the ball passes the batter, or is hit by thebatter. NOTE: A base runner violating this rule is not automatically out,but shall be placed or returned to the appropriate base according to therule. If a runner leaves a base before the ball passes the batter (or is hit)and is put out, the out stands.

3. Players may advance to the next base (including home) on an overthrowback to the pitcher

4. Players may attempt to steal 2nd or 3rd base, provided it is done legally.5. A runner on third base may not steal home on the pitcher. The runner may

attempt to score on a pitched ball which is not caught by the catcher (thisincludes a dropped pitch by the catcher).

The double first base (safe-base) shall be used in all regular season andtournament games. The rationale for this implementation is that it is mandatory inall IESA baseball games. The rules pertaining to the safe-base shall be asfollows:

1. When a play is being made on the batter-runner at first base, he/she shalluse the orange portion and the fielder shall use the white portion of thebase.

2. If there is a force play by an infielder on the batter-runner who touchesonly the white portion and collides with the fielder about to catch a thrownball while on the white base, interference is called. The ball is dead, thebatter-runner is out, and all other runners are returned to the base lastoccupied at the time of the interference.

3. If there is no play at first base on a batted ball, the batter-runner may toucheither base. If contact is made with the fielder at first base, it is ruledobstruction on the defense. Play continues, but after time out is in effect,the ruling umpire may award any additional base(s) to the obstructedrunner at his/her discretion.

4. If a runner is returning back to first base, he/she must be in contact withthe white portion in order to be considered safely on the base.

5. A batted ball must hit totally in the orange to be foul. The home team shall keep the official scorebook. Both teams should be in

contact with each other throughout the game to be certain their books agree. Ifthey do not agree, the home team book shall prevail. The home team isresponsible to report the result to the concession stand upon the conclusion of thegame.

Coaches and umpires are encouraged to keep the game moving. HUSTLE on thepart of everyone involved will permit more play during the allotted time of thegame. Players should run on and off the field between innings and the next battershould be in the on deck circle and ready to bat when it is his/her turn to do so.Catchers should have all equipment in place and be prepared to warm up theirpitcher as quickly as possible. Umpires should strive to permit no more than oneminute between half innings. Speeding up the game will increase the enjoymentof the activity for everyone.

VII. RUN RULES Each inning shall consist of 3 outs or 5 runs, whichever comes first. This rule is

waived for the 6th (and extra inning) in which a team may score an unlimitednumber of runs.

If, at the end of 4 complete innings (3 ½ innings if the home team is ahead) oneteam is leading by 10 or more runs, the game shall be terminated and recorded asofficial.







Teams are required to play make-up games as rescheduled or accept a forfeit.

IX. SPORTSMANSHIP/CONDUCT


There shall be no agitation toward the opposing team from any players or coachesat any time. Teams should encourage their own players, but refrain fromdistracting opponents. One of the primary goals of our programs is to promotegood sportsmanship and behavior. The “Batter, Batter”, “Swing Batter” and “NoPitcher” are examples of unacceptable behavior. The home plate umpire hasjurisdiction over any questionable behavior regarding sportsmanship. Let’s keepall chatter positive in nature.

In keeping with a sporting attitude, coaches should coach and teach kids to playby the spirit of the rules and NOT necessarily by the letter of the law. If a coachbends a rule to his/her advantage (even if the rule is not broken), the wrongmessage is being sent—that winning is more important than how the athletes play.



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SOFTBALL

GRADES 1 & 2

2013

As with all Village of Mahomet Recreation programs, our goal is to promote goodsportsmanship among participants, coaches and parents and to have fun. Additional goalsfor this league are to teach skills, game rules and gain a better understanding of the gameof softball. With this in mind, the following rules have been adopted for the 1st and 2nd

grade Softball League.

I. FIELD The game is played on a field with 60 foot bases. The pitcher’s plate is 37 feet

from the apex of home plate. Since this is a coach-pitch league, coaches will startat a distance closer to the batter and gradually work back to the permanentpitcher’s plate as the season progresses.


II. EQUIPMENT Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department (MPR) will provide equipment which

meets safety standards for the participants. A player may use her personalequipment as long as it meets the safety requirements.

All batting helmets must have the NOCSAE safety emblem on the helmet. A coach should contact MPR in the event a participant desires to play the

catcher’s position in the “official” manner. Regulation equipment is needed.Otherwise, the “catcher” should use the issued gear.

All bats must be Little League Softball or ASA approved and shall not exceed 32”in length.

No jewelry is permitted. Pony tail holders may be used in a girl’s hair.III. UMPIRE(S) Since this is a coach-pitch league, the coaches shall umpire the game. The coach who is pitching shall umpire for the batter and call all plays at home

plate. The coach(es) who are in the field shall call all plays at 1st, 2nd and 3rd base.

IV. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY All participants must be properly registered in the softball program sponsored by

the Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department (MPR) Each participant must play on the team she is assigned by MPR.

V. TEAMS Team rosters are established by MPR. No changes are permitted without the

exclusive permission of the Department. Players must wear the MPR shirt and visor issued them for every game.

VI. THE GAME Each game shall consist of 4 innings or one hour of play, with no new inning

starting after one hour. At the end of one hour 15 minutes, all play shall cease,whether or not the inning is completed. In the event darkness may prevent thesecond game being completed, coaches of the first game should halt their gameafter one hour. Please assist us with this potential problem to allow all players toparticipate.

Each inning shall consist of 3 outs by the defensive team (strike outs do notcount) or one time through the batting order, whichever occurs first.

Everyone bats in the batting order, but not necessarily in the same inning. This is a coach-pitch league. Coaches shall pitch to their players. Batters and runners must wear a helmet. Each batter shall get 7 good pitches (strikes) to hit the ball. If the batter hits a foul

ball on the 7th pitch, she shall get an additional pitch to hit. There are no walks in this league. If a batter is hit by a pitched ball, she is not awarded first base, but remains

batting. Bunting is NOT permitted The infield fly rule shall NOT apply in this league. The batting team shall supply one volunteer to stand behind the catcher to retrieve

any balls which get past the catcher. The volunteer should retrieve the ball andgive it to the catcher to throw back to the pitcher. This will help speed up thegame.

BASERUNNING1. On an overthrow, the runner shall be awarded the base to which she is

running plus the next base, if she can safely make it.2. A base runner may leave the base once the ball is hit by the batter.3. Base runners may not steal a base.4. Sliding is permitted and is at the discretion of the coach. No head first

slides are permitted unless the runner is returning back to a base.5. All infielders must stand out of the base path and tag the runner without

blocking the base or home plate. This especially pertains to the catcher.6. If the fielder is throwing the ball to the pitcher, a runner may not advance

to the next base unless she has crossed the halfway line. The halfway lineis an imaginary (or possibly marked) line that designates the half waypoint between the bases.

7. If a batter or runner is put out, she is OUT, and must return to the dugout.

PITCHING RULES1. Since this is a coach/pitch league, each team’s coach shall pitch to his/her

own players in an effort to let each player hit.2. A coach/pitcher shall deliver the ball in an underhand manner from a

distance and at a speed in which they can be hit by the batter.3. As the season progresses, the coach/pitcher should move back, especially

for the older children in preparation for the Softball,Grades 3-5 program next year.

A maximum of 11 players may play defense at one time. If a team can field themaximum number of players, the positions are as follows:

I. One player is placed to the side of the coach/pitcher and assumes thedefensive position of the pitcher.

II. The catcher will position herself behind the batter, wherever she feelscomfortable. The catcher is required to wear at least a mask and chestprotector, no matter where she is located.

III. There shall be 5 additional infielders who shall position themselves infair territory on the infield dirt.

IV. There shall be 4 outfielders who shall position themselves on theoutfield grass.

If there are fewer than 11 players at a game, the coach may position the players inany manner he/she prefers, but a “pitcher” and catcher are required. A maximumof 5 additional infielders may be used, but that number may be reduced in order tohave enough players to cover the outfield, but no more than 4 players in theoutfield.

If there are more than 11 players present, the extra player(s) is/are in the battingorder and will be placed in the field defensively after the first inning. With eachnew inning the team coach must rotate the extra player(s) in the field and a newplayer should sit on the bench for the next defensive inning. In this manner, nodefensive player should sit on the bench more than one inning.

A player may not play the same defensive position more than 2 innings in a game. The double first base (safe-base) shall be used in all league play. This base is

standard in softball and the rules for this shall be as follows:1. When a play is being made on the batter-runner at first base, she hall use

the orange portion and the fielder shall use the white portion of the base2. If there is a force play by an infielder on the batter-runner who touches

only the white portion and contacts the fielder about to catch a thrown ballwhile on the white base, interference is called. The ball is dead, the batter-runner is out and all other runners are returned to the base last occupied atthe time of the interference.

3. If there is no play at first base on a batted ball, the batter-runner may toucheither base. If contact is made with the infielder at first base, it is ruledobstruction by the umpire and any awarding of base(s) is at the discretionof the umpire.

4. Coaches are asked to work with their young players regarding the use ofthe safe-base, since we are using these regulations throughout futureleagues in our softball program.

VII. RUN RULES Official score is NOT kept. Coaches are asked to discourage players from

keeping score. This is a developmental and instructional league.VIII. SCHEDULING A league schedule shall be established by MPR. Team schedules are set by





If inclement weather causes termination of a game before the time limit, it shallbe considered official if each team batted one time.

Teams are required to play make-up games as they are rescheduled.IX. SPORTSMANSHIP/CONDUCT Sportsmanship is an important aspect of all recreation department athletic

activities. A sporting behavior is expected from all players, coaches, umpires andspectators. Unacceptable actions on the part of anyone at a game will not betolerated.

There shall be no agitation toward the opposing team from any players or coachesat any time. Teams should encourage their own players, but refrain fromdistracting opponents. One of the primary goals is to promote goodsportsmanship and behavior. The “Batter, Batter”, “swing Batter” and “NoPitcher” are examples of unacceptable behavior. Coaches are asked to monitorthis practice and make sportsmanship a top priority. Let’s keep all chatterpositive in nature!

In keeping with a sporting attitude, coaches should coach and teach kids to playby the spirit of the rules and NOY necessarily by the letter of the law. If a coachbends a rule to his/her advantage (even if the rule is not broken), the wrongmessage is being sent—that winning is more important than how the athletes play.



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SOFTBALL

GRADES 3-5

2013

As with all Village of Mahomet Recreation programs, our goal is to promote goodsportsmanship among participants, coaches and parents and to have fun. Additional goalsfor this league are to teach skills, game rules and gain a better understanding of the gameof softball. A pitching machine will be utilized to enhance the improvement of these skills.Official softball rules shall apply with the following exceptions and amendments:

I. FIELD The game is played on a field with 60 foot bases and a pitcher’s plate 37 feet from

the apex of home plate. A double first base (safe-base) is used. Regulations pertaining to this base are

included under the section “THE GAME”.II. EQUIPMENT

Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department will provide equipment which meetssafety standards for the participants. A player may use her personal equipment aslong as it meets the safety requirement.


All offensive players must wear a batting helmet with facemask while batting, inthe on deck circle, running the bases or in the coaches box.

All bats must be Little League Softball or ASA approved and shall not exceed 32”in length.

Ball used is an 11” optic yellow softball. No jewelry is permitted. Pony tail holders may be used in a girl’s hair. A pitching machine shall be used. This will speed play and allow more

opportunity for the development of various softball skills. Please see“PITCHING MACHINE EXCEPTIONS” in the event the machine cannot besafely operated.

III. UMPIRE(S) MPR will supply one umpire for each regular season game (2 for each tournament

game). The umpire shall operate the pitching machine. The umpire shall call strikes and outs. When one umpire is used she/he shall also

call all fair balls, foul balls and outs.


IV. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY All participants must be properly registered in the softball program sponsored by

the Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department (MPR). All roster players must be currently enrolled in the 3rd, 4th or 5th grade. Roster players shall be drafted at a preseason coaches’ meeting and are permitted

to play only on the team in which she is drafted.V. TEAMS

There is no minimum as to the number of roster players required for a team to bepermitted to play a game. No substitutes from another 3rd – 5th Grade Softballteam are permitted..

Players must wear the MPR shirt and visor issued them for every game. Only a maximum of 10 players shall play defense at a time. The use of players from the 1st and 2nd Grade Softball program as substitutes is

permitted. These substitutes must be registered in the MPR softball program andmay be used to bring the total to 10 players on defense. The use of thesesubstitutes must be approved by MPR prior to playing in a game.

Substitute players are not permitted to play catcher and must bat at the end of thebatting order.

VI. THE GAME Games which are played as part of a double header shall begin at 5:30 PM. No

new inning shall begin after 6:30 PM. At 6:45 PM, all play shall end and the finalscore will revert back to the score at the last completed inning. The second gameis scheduled to begin at 6:50 PM. For the second game, no new inning may beginafter 7:50 PM. At 8:05 PM, all play shall end and the final score will revert backto the score at the end of the last completed inning. In the event darkness mayprevent the second game being completed, he umpire may impose a one hourcompletion. This can include the first and/or second game.

Game time is forfeit time. Six innings or time limit shall be considered a complete game. In the event

weather conditions cause a game to be terminated before 4 complete innings havebeen played (3 ½ innings if the home team is ahead) the game shall be replayed inits entirety at a later date. If darkness or time limit cause a game to be terminatedprior to 4 innings being played, it shall be declared a complete game.

Each inning shall consist of 3 outs or 5 runs, whichever occurs first.. The offensive team shall bat the entire line-up. All girls on the team will bat,

although not necessarily in the same inning. Bunting is not permitted in this league. PITCHING MACHINE

I. The umpire shall operate the pitching machine.II. The speed of pitch delivery shall be determined by the coaches and

shall remain constant throughout the game.

III. A batter shall receive three good pitches from the machine, threeswinging strikes, or any combination of each. A foul ball on the laststrike gets an additional pitch, as in regulation softball.

IV. There are no base on balls in this league.V. If the pitching machine (or protective screen, if used) is hit by a batted

ball or by a ball thrown by an infielder attempting to make an initialplay on a batted ball, the play shall be designated as a dead ball single.All runners who are forced to advance shall be awarded one base fromtheir original position. The batter-runner shall be awarded first base.

BASERUNNINGI. On an overthrow, the runner shall be awarded the base to which she is

running plus the next base, if she can safely reach it.II. A base runner may leave the base once the ball is hit by the batter.III. Base runners may not steal a base.IV. Sliding is permitted and is at the discretion of the coach. No head first

slides are permitted unless the runner is returning back to a base. The catcher must wear a protective mask and headgear with a throat protector

properly affixed, chest protector and leg guards. In order for the catcher to makea play on a batted ball (fair or foul), she must be positioned completely within thecatcher’s box when the ball is delivered to the batter. If the catcher is notproperly positioned within the box, she may make a play on a thrown ball, but noton any ball hit by the batter. The catcher’s box shall be a rectangle located behindand adjacent to the batter’s boxes the width of the boxes and a depth of 9 feetbehind the boxes. The intent of this rule is to encourage the teaching of catcher’sskills, and to discourage the unfair practice of a “catcher” standing near thebackstop and being permitted to catch foul balls hit in the vicinity.

Defensively, a maximum of 6 players may play an infield, including the pitcherand catcher. They must be positioned on the dirt at the time of the pitch.. Thedefensive team must have a pitcher and catcher. A maximum of 4 shall play theoutfield and must be positioned on the grass at the time of the pitch. Coaches areencouraged to rotate defensive players’ positions from game to game orthroughout the game.

Each girl should play half the game on defense. In the event of a shortened gamedue to time constraints or darkness, those players who did not start or did not gettheir full defensive playing time should start the next game. Coaches are asked tohonor this practice.

Prior to the machine pitching to a batter, the player designated to play the“pitcher” position must assume a position completely within the pitching circleand adjacent to the machine, no closer to home plate than the pitching plate. Theumpire shall instruct the pitcher of her options as to her standing position;however, it should NEVER be closer to home plate than the release point of theball by the machine. For safety purposes, the pitcher MUST wear a battinghelmet at all times.

The pitcher may move outside the pitching circle to make a play on a batted orthrown ball, but may NOT cover home plate to make a play which, in theumpire’s judgment, should have been the catcher’s responsibility.

When a ball is thrown back to the pitcher in the circle, all runners must return totheir bases, unless the umpire determines the runner(s) would have safely reachedthe next base.

Coaches are not permitted on the playing field while the game is in progress. Acoach of the team at bat is permitted in each coaching box.

The double first base (safe-base) shall be used in all regular season andtournament games. This base is standard for softball and the rules shall be asfollows:1. When a play is being made on the batter-runner at first base, she shall use the

orange portion and the fielder shall use the white portion of the base.2. If there is a force play by an infielder on the batter-runner who touches only

the white portion and contacts the fielder about to catch a thrown ball while onthe white base, interference is called. The ball is dead, the batter-runner isout, and all other runners are returned to the base last occupied at the time ofthe interference.

3. If there is no play at first base on a batted ball, the batter-runner may toucheither-base. If contact is made with the fielder at first base, it is ruledobstruction on the defense. Play continues, but after time out is in effect, theruling umpire may award any additional base(s) to the obstructed runner athis/her discretion.

4. If a runner is returning back to first base, she must be in contact with the whiteportion in order to be considered safely on the base.

5. A batted ball must hit totally in the orange to be foul.VII. RUN RULES

Since our time constraints are strict, there is no mercy rule in this league.Coaches are encouraged to NOT run up the score.

Each half inning shall consist of 3 outs or 5 runs, whichever occurs first.VIII. SCHEDULING

A league schedule shall be established by MPR. Team schedules are set bycomputer and all game assignments are final.

Any cancellations due to weather will be posted online atwww.mahometrecreation.com and on our voice mail at 586-6025 by 4:30 PMweekdays and 7:30 AM on Saturdays. If there are no updated announcements,please assume all games will continue as scheduled.




Teams are required to play make-up games as they are rescheduled or accept aforfeit.

IX. SPORTSMANSHIP/CONDUCT Sportsmanship is an important aspect of all recreation department athletic

activities. A sporting behavior is expected from all players, coaches, umpires and

spectators. Unacceptable actions on the part of anyone at a game will not betolerated.

There shall be no agitation toward the opposing team from any players or coachesat any time. Teams should encourage their own players, but refrain fromdistracting opponents. One of the primary goals of our programs is to promotegood sportsmanship and behavior. The “Batter, Batter”, “Swing Batter”, and “NoPitcher” are examples of unacceptable behavior regarding sportsmanship.Coaches are asked to monitor this practice and make sportsmanship a top priority.Let’s keep all chatter positive in nature!

In keeping with a sporting attitude, coaches should coach and teach the kids toplay by the spirit of the rules and NOT necessarily by the letter of the law. If acoach bends a rule to his/her advantage (even if the rule is not broken), the wrongmessage is being sent—that winning is more important than how the athletes play.

Each team is expected to clean its dugout area following the game. No tobacco or alcohol products of any kind are permitted at any MPR facility and/

or activity.

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